Teeth Discoloration

Facts

In our daily lives, teeth are easily yellowed and stained. Coffee, tea, cigarettes, and many foods contribute to the discoloration, and teeth that are yellow or stained can make you look older than you are. Please come in for an evaluation if this problem is preventing you from presenting a beautiful smile.

Prevention & Care

Building good habits – brush and flossing twice daily, avoid or consume tooth-staining foods and drinks in moderation and if you must (and some days coffee is a must) also clean and rinse after enjoying those stain-making products. Here are some of the most common tooth-staining foods and drinks to avoid:

• Coffee or tea

• Soda

• Red and white wine

• Grape or cranberry juice

• Blueberries

• Beets

• Soy sauce

• Tomato sauce

If your teeth have stains that are getting in the way of your shiny white smile, fight back. Treatment is in two parts – first the reversal of stains, then prevention to maintain that sparkly white smile.